Facilitator: Cherry
When: Wednesday 9AM - 12PM
Where: Auditorium
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
We learn about movies. We also go through the process of making short videos such as planning, filming, and editing. 

You will learn:
• The process of making movies.
• More about using a camera, acting, and/or editing.
• What makes popular movies great.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
N/A

Facilitator: Lou
When: Wednesday 9AM - 12PM
Where: Meet at SkillWise
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Deliver meals to members of the community, while also checking in on their wellbeing by having a brief chat with them. 

You will learn:
• The power of small actions and community connection.
• Communication Skills: Having gentle conversations and noticing when someone might not be okay.
• Google Map skills.

What to bring:
• Bring your lunch and a warm jacket.

Other Info:
Good mobility is required for getting in and out of the SkillWise Van.

Facilitator: Jennifer
When: Wednesday 9AM - 12PM
Where: SkillWise Cafe
Extra Fees: $5 per session

Description:
This class focusses on independence and confidence with cooking.
Learners are expected to have a high level of experience cooking and food preparation.
Please note that food is not gluten-free.

You will learn:
• How to cook on your own.
• How to evaluate health and safety risks.
• How to research for recipes.
• How to shop for ingredients.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
• Must have a high level of cooking experience.
• Please note that food is not gluten-free. 

Facilitator: Danielle
When: Wednesday 9AM - 12PM
Where: Model Making Room
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Class participants will learn practical skills necessary for living independently in a flat or apartment, particularly suited for those transitioning from family environments seeking more independence.

You will learn:
• How to manage daily routines, household tasks, and personal responsibilities.
• Practical self-management, such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe living environment.
• To build confidence for transitioning to independent life, especially for those moving from family support to living on their own.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
The material in this class are a repeat of previous semesters. It is not recommended to join if you have completed this class previously.

Facilitator: Stan
When: Wednesday 9AM - 12PM
Where: Discovery Hub
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
This class is an introduction to money skills.
Start to learn about cash, cards, spending and saving money. 

You will learn:
• About cash and cards.
• About spending & saving.
• About money safety.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
This class is designed for people interested in starting to learn about money skills.

Facilitator: Cherry
When: Wednesday 12:45PM - 3PM
Where: Discovery Hub
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Practice writing in your way. 
We publish the SkillWise newsletter at the end of each Monday.
We also practice scrapbooking to learn how to put pages together. 

You will learn:
• How to develop your own writing.
• What is involved in creating the SkillWise newsletter.
• How to use Canva (for tech-savvy learners).

What to bring:
• Your own writing stationary (optional).

Other Info:
N/A

Facilitator: Jennifer
When: Wednesday 12:45PM - 3PM
Where: SkillWise Cafe
Extra Fees: $2 per session

Description:
Explore designing craft and jewelry projects using templates and colour charts.

You will learn:
• About design, patterns and colours.
• The steps and skills needed to make jewellery and craft projects.
• How to use different craft and jewelry making equipment.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
All skill levels welcome.

Facilitator: Lou
When: Wednesday 12:45PM - 3PM  
Where: Meet at SkillWise
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Sign up to be a volunteer at the SPCA, helping to wash, dry, fold and store cat and dog bedding.
There may be other tasks, such as washing dog/cat bowls or filling heavy bags of pet food.

Contact with animals is limited.

You will learn:
• The importance of hygiene: how clean bedding directly affect animals’ health, comfort and stress levels.
• Teamwork: volunteers learn they are part of a team and how every task, no matter how unglamorous, keeps the whole system running.
• Compassion through care: even without direct animal handling volunteers are contributing to their wellbeing.

What to bring:
• Warm jacket (volunteers will be working outdoors).

Other Info:
New participants MUST attend the first week session to attend orientation.

Facilitator: Stan
When: Wednesday 12:45PM - 3PM 
Where: Model Making Room
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
Plan a radio show at SkillWise, and, once a month, record a radio program at Plains Media. 

You will learn:
• To build confidence in front of a microphone.
• How to plan a script.
• To be part of the music selection process.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
N/A

Facilitator: Jonny
When: Wednesday 12:45PM - 3PM 
Where: Auditorium
Extra Fees: N/A

Description:
• The class collaborates with the Learning Facilitator to edit various footage. This could be “Activity Trailers”, as seen on the website, Staff interviews, and editing the Reel Tree footage.
• Participants generally sit and contribute by sharing their ideas and help decide aesthetic/audio related decisions. Editing processes are explained on a large screen so participants can get an insight of how movies are edited, such as the process of greenscreens and seamless cuts.
• Depending on interest there is occasionally opportunity for the participant to work with a video camera, greenscreen and lighting rigs. 

You will learn:
• About the process of editing films.
• How to contribute your ideas to shape video projects.
• Specific editing techniques, such as using a greenscreen, merging shots together, altering audio and colour to suit projects.
• Learn how to set up a greenscreen, lapel microphones and lighting. Learn how to use a video camera and upload footage.

What to bring:
N/A

Other Info:
N/A